Fletcherize
or fletch·er·ize
to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
to consider deliberately; meditate thoroughly on; chew over: The two extra months at sea gave him an insight into a great business, and he had the time to fletcherize his ideas.
Origin of Fletcherize
1- Also especially British, Fletch·er·ise .
Words Nearby Fletcherize
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How to use Fletcherize in a sentence
At first people who Fletcherize or chew their food perfectly, usually lose weight.
How to Eat | Thomas Clark HinkleEat slowly, Fletcherize each mouthful, it will reduce you, give you a new taste of flavors not known to the glutton.
Supreme Personality | Delmer Eugene CroftWomen must learn to Fletcherize freedom if it is not to give them indigestion of purpose.
The Tinder-Box | Maria Thompson DaviessThe raffish mongrel was apparently endeavouring to Fletcherize a complete stranger of the Sealyham family.
The Adventures of Sally | P. G. WodehouseThe two extra months at sea gave him an insight into a great business, and he had the time to Fletcherize his ideas.
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